Guyana recovers 27 bodies after ferry disaster as crew comes under scrutiny

Authorities in Guyana recovered 27 bodies from the MV Barima, a ferry that capsized Saturday night off the coast while transporting 179 people from Georgetown to Port Kaituma, killing dozens in the country's worst marine disaster in decades. Police detained the ferry's captain and at least one crew member after drug tests revealed marijuana use; 69 were rescued and 83 remained missing. Officials launched an investigation into crew negligence and alleged decades-long practice of selling unrecorded seats at state terminals.